ESA’s Hera Spacecraft’s Mars Flyby: A Leap in Planetary Defense

Join us as we delve into the European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft's successful Mars flyby, a pivotal moment in its mission to the Didymos asteroid system. Discover how this maneuver aids the upcoming Martian Moons eXploration Mission and provides unprecedented insights into Mars's moon, Deimos. We also explore Hera's connection to NASA's DART mission and its role in advancing planetary defense strategies.

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